ENG2528. Don’t Treat Burnout as a Badge of Honor (PRA, EDG, TAX)

Success in business is something so many of us are striving for in the accounting profession. Mental health issues are a pervasive problem in society at large and accountants are at a higher risk than average for being affected by them. This is in part because burnout is so prevalent in our profession. Burnout can turn into a mental health issue that can negatively impact your life, your employees and your firm unless it is identified early and appropriately addressed. In this presentation, Randy Crabtree will discuss the business case for making mental health a priority in the accounting profession by leaders, employees, and accounting firm organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• The impact of the high prevalence of burnout and mental health issues in the accounting profession, as well as actionable strategies for addressing them at the levels of individual, team, and firm.
• How to assess an individual’s own mental health situation and risk factors.
• Concrete steps that can be used to reduce stress and burnout to keep you, your team, and your firm healthy.
• How to implement mental wellness initiatives that benefit mental, emotional, and social health as well as the business metrics in the firm.